A significant 86% of organizations surveyed by Rubrik Zero Labs expect that AI agents will surpass their current security measures within the next year. This alarming prediction highlights the growing concerns regarding the deployment of these technologies, as over 80% of participants voiced doubts about the ability of AI agents to ensure secure environments.
Nearly half of the respondents foresee that these systems will become the leading causes of cyberattacks in the upcoming twelve months. Despite the rise in AI integration, only 23% of organizations report having full visibility into the functioning of AI agents within their systems. This situation is compounded by inadequate identity governance, making it difficult for enterprises to monitor autonomous systems effectively.
The report reveals that 88% of those surveyed cannot reverse actions taken by AI agents without risking system disruptions, raising critical control issues. With almost 90% of leaders expressing concerns over their capacity to meet recovery objectives amid escalating threats from autonomous systems, the findings serve as a wake-up call for organizations. Kavitha Mariappan, Chief Transformation Officer at Rubrik, stressed the need for leaders to prioritize operational safety as decision-making increasingly shifts from humans to machines.